UHC Doctors, Activists Stage Protests in Nairobi CBD

Author: Timothy CerulloPublished on: June 18, 2026Country: Kenya

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UHC Doctors, Activists Stage Protests in Nairobi CBD

Protests erupted in Nairobi's CBD on Thursday morning. UHC health workers demand permanent absorption and gratuity for six years of service. Separately, a group of protest victims, led by Siaya Governor James Orengo and Martha Karua, submitted a request for a peaceful procession on June 25, 2026. They call for publication of a comprehensive list of affected persons and transparent compensation.

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